![]() It’s unnecessary to go to a trendy restaurant like this solely to slurp down a large noodle soup, so from a situational standpoint, sharing wok dishes and Chinese barbecue are the best fit for the main part of your meal.Īnd that’s the problem - the wok dishes and barbecue are by far the weakest part of the menu. The lamian dishes are good, but like the middle of any ride you’re waiting for things to peak. ![]() Next up are the homemade lamian noodles, which are made in the open kitchen and served in broth, similar to ramen. That said, these items are limited, and we wouldn’t come here for a soup dumpling and dim sum only meal. Your table will look like a giant Crayola box, but the dumplings aren’t toxic like the crayons you ate as a kid. The soup dumplings have color-coded dough that makes them particularly fun to eat - bright red for spicy Szechuan, orange for crab, and even a yellow dumpling filled with gruyere cheese. Just like the first little drop on a roller coaster, you’ll be off to a good start. Start with the xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and dim sum. ![]() It’s a loud, happening environment - the perfect setting for girls night out, action at the bar, or to see and be seen. The space is beautiful, and the well-dressed crowd matches the decor. Walking into Imperial Lamian is exciting, like when you first walk into Six Flags or Cedar Point as a kid. It’s a trendy, high-end Chinese restaurant in River North with good dumplings and noodles, but main wok dishes and barbecue entrees that leave you wanting more. Visit Navy Pier – ride the Ferris Wheel, grab a meal and walk around looking out to Lake Michigan.Dinner at Imperial Lamian is a roller coaster of emotions.Explore Lincoln Park – Stop in to cute cafes or visit the Lincoln Park Zoo (for free) in Lincoln Park.See a game at Wrigley Field (or if they are away, take a tour)! If you see Wrigley Field, walk around Wrigleyville as well, new restaurants and hotels post World Series win are popping up all over!.Drinks At the Signature Lounge – Skip paying $10 for the John Hancock Observatory and get a cocktail at the Signature Lounge on the 96th floor.Shopping on State Street (visit the iconic Chicago Theater Sign or better yet, see a show)!.Grant Park and Buckingham Fountain – Close by to Millennium Park, with Lake Michigan as a back drop.Visit Millenium Park & the Bean – Iconic part of downtown Chicago.Shoreline Architectural Tour – If you do one thing, make it this! A beautiful 75 minute tour on the river learning about the history and buildings of the Windy City.Intelligentsia Coffee – Coffee, donuts and treats for your morning of sightseeing.Some also say Pequod’s PIzza is the best as well. Deep dish Pizza – Due to the contraversy of which place serves the best, take your pick a Giordanos, Ginos East or Lou Malnati’s.Tre Kroner – Amazing Swedish inspired breakfast.The West Loop in general is worth exploring. The Publican – Creative seafood dishes & Oyster variety.Beatrix – Cafe during the day with a great range of dishes for breakfast & brunch, this place also is open for wine and dinner.NoMi Kitchen/Garden – With NoMi Kitchen consisting more of a upscale tastting menu, NoMi Garden has a great menu, delicsious cocktails and great rooftop vibe when when the weather is nice.Imperial Lamian – Upscale, modern Chinese restaurant with intriguing recipes and delicious xiaolongbao.You can walk to all the main sights, shopping and are a stone throw away from amazing restaurants. A Quick Guide to Chicago for First-TimersĬourtyard by Marriott downtown/River North: Perfectly situated in the center of the city, the Courtyard by Marriott is in a great location. The unique elevated trains are easy to use and allow visitors to see the stunning city different from any other city. Having numerous sky scrapers, the city seems larger in size than it is, with the river running through the center of the city. You could spend months in this beautiful city and still have lots of food to eat and sights to see! Hoping this quick guide to Chicago helps you plan the perfect itinerary in the Windy City. Architecture, history, deep dish pizza – what more would you want? Having called this city my home for a few years, I am incredibly biased that it is the most under-rated city in America. ![]() Thanks for supporting cityandsee (and my coffee habit ).Ĭhicago is a city like no other. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission (at no cost to you) if you click or purchase from them.
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